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Poe had run up about $2000 in gambling debts while at the University of Virginia. His foster father, John Allan, refused to give Poe any money to pay those debts or to pay for tuition. Poe was forced to leave the University and enlist in the army under the name Edgar A. Perry in order to earn money to repay the debts.
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Number of job's Edgar Allan Poe had?
Edgar allan poe had a job as an editor and he was in the military at age 18 to help his family out
Is it Edgar Allen Poe or Edgar Allan Poe?
It is Edgar Allan Poe
Did Edgar Allan Poe purposely get himself kicked out of the military?
yes
Whom did Edgar Allan Poe go to after the military?
After leaving the military, Edgar Allan Poe went to live with his aunt, Maria Clemm, and her daughter, Virginia. This family arrangement provided Poe with a home and support as he pursued his writing career. Clemm and Virginia were important figures in Poe's personal life and provided him with stability during his tumultuous career.
Who is John Allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
John Allan is Edgar Allan Poe's foster father.
Who was Frances Allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
Frances Allan was Poe's foster mother.
Who were john and Frances allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
John and Frances Allan were Poe's foster parents.
Who was Edgar Allan Poe's mentor?
Edgar Allan Poe's mentor was John Allan, a wealthy merchant in Richmond, Virginia. Poe was fostered by Allan after the death of his parents and Allan played a significant role in Poe's upbringing and education.
Did Edgar Allan Poe get a degree?
No, he did not. Despite attending the University of Virginia and the US military Academy at West Point, Poe did not graduate from either school.
What did John Allan leave Edgar Allan Poe in his will?
When Edgar Allan Poe's foster father John Allan died, he left Poe with nothing because he said that Poe had too much of a bad attitude, that he refused to get along and would never become anything because of his attitude...
Who did Edgar Allan Poe marry?
Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend the army?
Edgar Allan Poe was adopted by a wealthy merchant, John Allan, and he initially paid Poe's tuition to Virginia University. However, Poe had developed a gambling problem, which resulted in him running up expenses over $2,000 at the end of his first semester. John Allan then refused to pay and Poe left school.
